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1. ad infinitum (ad in fa ni’ tam) 2. apportion (8 por’ shan) 3. bona fide (b8' na fid) 4. buoyant (boi’ ant) 5. clique (Klek; Klik) 6, concede (kan séd’) 7. congenial (ken jén’ yal) 166 = Unit 13 Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the word in the blank spaces in the illustrative sentence(s) following. Finally, study the lists of synonyms and antonyms. (adv,) endlessly Children who hear a favorite story read over and over are learning about language. SYNONYMS: forever, unceasingly, incessantly, ceaselessly ANTONYMS: succinctly, concisely, tersely, briefly (v,) to divide and give out in shares The aging king decidedto______the lands of his vast kingdom among his three daughters. SYNONYMS: distribute, allot, parcel out, allocate (adj. genuine; sincere The appraiser studied the old book and declared it to be a first edition of Moby-Dick. SYNONYMS: authentic, indisputable, legitimate, certified ANTONYMS: false, fake, bogus, spurious, counterfeit (aqj)) able to float easily; able to hold things up; cheerful, hopeful We were weary and anxious to get home, but our friend's spirits kept us going. SYNONYMS: jaunty, lighthearted, animated ANTONYMS: downcast, gloomy, morose (n.) a small, exclusive group of people The queen was surrounded bya of powerful nobles who actually ran the country. SYNONYM: inner circle (v) to admit as true; to yield, submit Even though the votes were all in and counted, the losing candidate refused to ______________ the election. SYNONYMS: acknowledge, grant, allow, assent ANTONYMS: contest, dispute, gainsay, challenge (adj.) getting on well with others; agreeable, pleasant | was relieved when my bunkmate at summer camp turned ‘out to be considerate and SYNONYMS: sociable, amiable, compatible ANTONYMS: disagreeable, cold, standoffish

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